Customer Reviews VIONIC Muir Vionic™ Sport Recovery Adjustable Sandal

I bought these sandals for an upcoming trip to Greece. I needed something comfortable for walking. They are great! Very comfortable and the arch support really helps my plantar fasciitis. The bottom is very rugged and I think they will be great lots of walking and maybe I won't stick out as a tourist since I won't have to wear tennis shoes. I would prefer them to be a solid color without the color accent stripe.

This has turned out to be a God send for my poor feet and knees. I basically wear them year round (except for Winter, but I am seriously considering wearing them with socks and braving snow in them too). They suffer less from Vionic's problem with using cheap materials that do not wear well on top (even though the straps are not real leather, they at least have a suede-like look and only the edges have peeled off a bit). They are comfortable, and designed perfectly for us folks with ugly bunions. The way the strap at the front lies, it misses my bunions completely and also the diagonal angle of them sort of disguises how misshapen my feet are. I feel the urge to hoard several pairs of these sandals, because women's fashions are so fickle that you often cannot get the same thing from one year to the next; but the expense limits me to one purchase each year. Word to the wise, even if you don't normally suffer from foot odor, you will start while wearing these sandals regularly. I have taken to rubbing the foot surface down regularly with a scented alcohol to kill off the bacteria that seems to love growing there; or your foot zone will start to reek while wearing these. Despite all the problems, though; the arch support and the heel are so darn comfortable, it makes it worth the purchase. The fact that there's Velcro and the straps are reasonably well-designed makes it work for wide-footed people like me (which I have found often is not the case for their other shoe styles, even when they are supposedly for wide-sized folk).

These have turned out to be a Godsend for me, with my bunions and my plantar fasciitis and my bad knees...comfortable, eminently adjustable, great arch support, they even make my wide feet look normal!! The strap hits just right so that it, not only doesn't hit my bunions, but also disguises the disfiguring effect they have on the appearance of my feet. The design in total genius! Now, on to the bad part, which seems to be chronic with Vionic shoes: the quality of the materials is pretty shoddy. I would love to have these in real leather, with more generous lengths of velcro; but that doesn't appear to be the Vionic way. The "suede-look" material used to make the straps rubs off pretty quickly. But the straps have held up for me (and this is after a Spring and Summer of constant wear, albeit "constant wear" should be qualified, because it's not like I go hiking on the Matterhorn every weekend or anything. So take that into consideration.) Perhaps using lesser materials is what it takes to make an incredible design only slightly expensive, instead of horribly expensive. Anyway, I am tempted to get another pair of these for next summer...since I've had the disappointment of styles being impossible to find from one year to the next.

My arches are collapsing and I had to purchase all new shoes. I loved having a sandal that I can wear to the pool or on the boat, that also holds my foot in place. The straps are a little long and I went down a size from what I normally wear because I have narrow feet. I plan to purchase every color. Several of my friends have this shoe and wear it all summer.

True to size. Read sizing for questions. I wear a 6.5 and got a 6. Perfect fit. I didn't find straps to big. I have a narrow foot and found they rubbed a little on my ankle, but just loosed the strap a bit. Great sandal!

Got these for heel problems a couple years ago, and they worked great, and helped me heal, oy what a pun! But, now I've developed a stress fracture along my bunions! Went back to these sandals and they are the only shoes I'm able to wear right now. Wonderfully comfortable and helps with avoiding the pressure points which my other shoes seem to hit, aggrevating the problem. 3 gripes: Sandals run slightly large and the tip of the sandals are a bit like clown shoes and a tad too long,(I am 8.25, so since they only come in whole sizes, I bought an 8, was afraid a 7 would be way too small, I would have bought a 7.5), so I have to be careful not to trip over the tips. Also, like another reviewer, they run wide and I find the velcro adjuster strips are way too long for me. And, the spongy colored tops around the sides of ankles tends to rub off easily, exposing the orangish under sponge color. Not a fashion sandal, but good enough to wear with shorts or capris without being in awful pain while I heal, and a little less clunky than some of the ugly "orthotic" sandals, and breezy enough for a hot climate. Wish more off the Men's sport versions were available in Women's sizes & cut.

Very comfortable sandals! I had to return 2 others that didn't have the arch support, but these work great for my feet with fallen arches. I only wish the soles of the entire shoe were thicker.

I had worn their flip-flop, but after injuring my foot I needed something with a similarly well-molded foot bed and also straps to hold it to my foot more securely. I liked these. They definitely seemed to run bigger than expected. I have a wide foot, and the medium was wide enough. I agree with others that the footbed could be more padded. I ended up returning these for Cobb Hill Halle which has an even better foot bed with wonderful memory foam padding.

I purchased these because of the arch support. In that respect, they seem great. I've just received them so haven't worn much. My biggest concern with all the Vionic sandals I tried was that they were quite large in the heel. I have a foot that is only slightly on the narrow side and I could not adjust the backs enough to make them feel my heel. This particular style has the possibility of being adjusted by a shoemaker which was the only reason I kept them.

Adjustments galore. And so light, you barely feel the shoe. Would not wear this sandal with a dress or slacks - not that stylish - but with shorts or jeans - it works. Support is excellent. And I recommend ordering a size down for any sandal so the sandal doesn't look too large. One can do this because there's nothing to cramp or rub your foot.

These sandals run a full size too small. They have great arch support yet feel "thin" under the front of my foot. The men's version ("Boyes") also runs a full size too small but feel much more substantial, and hold my foot in place better.

These sandals have great arch support but run a full size large and re-ordered one size smaller and they fit perfectly.

I bought Orthaheel flip flops a couple years ago and they were fantastic for my ultra-high arches and plantar fasciitis. These, however did not have the same arch support. They were otherwise comfortable, but I have to return them.

I have plantar fasciitis in one foot and a neuroma in the other. I needed a shoe to wear to Disney for hot weather, getting wet, and a lot of walking. This shoe was extremely comfortable. I never got any blisters. The extra cushion on the heel felt wonderful against my heel spur. My only reason for not giving these five stars is the super long straps. I am a C width. I order wide if available. I noticed some other reviewers commenting on the long straps and before ordering I thought "well perfect. since these don't come in wide width, long straps mean they'll work for me due to my slightly wide foot and very high arch." They just worked. If I had to pull them any tighter, I'd be stepping on the straps. As it is, the straps just touch the ground. Therefore, in my opinion, they look sort of doofy with 2 sets of straps sticking way out and touching the ground on both sides. They look pretty sloppy. However, they served their purpose and were very comfy for my trip. I don't think I'll be wearing them out and about though, much this summer because I think they look a bit strange with the straps all willy nilly. I love my Orthaheel Tide II flip flops and will likely just get another pair of those instead. If you have very wide or very puffy feet, you will likely not have this problem.

I love this sandal! The only thing that would make it "more perfect" for me is if the straps could be shorter. I have a narrow foot and have to pull both straps as far as they will go to keep the sandal on my foot and as a result the straps tips rub the ground. It's a great all weather sandal; dries out quickly and best of all I don't have to wear an orthotic arch support.

This shoe is too large for me in the size 8. A size 7 is the correct size. However, the arch in this sandal is also too high for my feet, so I must return them. I also agree with other reviewers who state that the inside surfaces of the shoe are rough and can be uncomfortable.

I love these sandals. They feel like a sponge when you walk on them. I can wear them all day to work and my feet and knees feel great at the end of the day. Great support with the heel strap!

The arch is indeed like the Orthaheel arches, i.e., a little bit too high for me. Also, the straps could have been better designed. However, people need shoes that are not dress shoes, that are designed for a lot of walking etc. It's a pretty good shoe, just not for me.

I've had these sandals for about a year. I got them in two colors. The manufacturing must be off slightly, since one pair definitely fits better than the other. They both allow my heel to go too far back -- sort of sliding of the back of the sandal. But one pair really does this much worse than the other. The major reason I like these is the arch support. They've really helped my injured knee and my plantar fasciitis. However, I'm really baffled as to why a company that's so focused on foot health would not offer wide and narrow widths as well as half sizes. If they did, I'm sure I'd own 20 pairs, instead of 2! But because of my wide foot, the Muir's are the only Vionics I can wear. They're not a C or D width, but they're a roomy Medium (B) width. Runs a little long. I normally wear 8 and a half and ordered 8.

These are comfortable as long as you do not get them wet. Once wet, they take a long time to dry, which can leave you with cold feet. Otherwise, they are comfortable.

Perfect sizing and these shoes really do help my heels! If they had a metatarsal bar they would be perfect!

Like the shoe overall. The fit is true to size, and the materials are durable. They're an easy on and off as well, for a shoe that is not a slip-on. The only issue I had was with the material of the footbed. It's a bit rough, and while it didn't seem to affect the ball or heel of my foot, it acted a bit like a mild pumice stone on the arch. Since I liked the shoe so much, and it was giving me the arch support I needed, instead of returning them, I rectified the situation by purchasing some narrow insole cushions that are self adhering. I got the ones that are typically made for high heel shoes, and they covered just enough of the center of the footbed, in order to stop the chafing. I don't really notice them, and they are not visible. The support concept is great, but I find that with any shoe of this type, the materials are really a lot harder and rougher than they need to be.

I bought these in tan last year. The first time I walked in them, I walked too much and my feet were really rubbed up on the bottom and felt sore. I didn't wear them again till this summer and they've been great. I wear them a lot. So I bought the black ones. The first time I wore them, the strap around the back of the foot gave me a blister on my Achilles heel. I waited a few weeks and wore them yesterday. The bottom of my toes were really worn out and I got a blister on one toe. My feet ached this morning. I don't get it. I wear the Orthaheel flip flops ("Wave") all the time and they're great. But the footbed on these is a different texture. I like these but I also hate them. Make sense? I assume that they'll eventually be good like the tan ones. But right now, they really chewed up my feet. I'm giving them more stars than I would otherwise because of my experience with the first ones. As far as looks go, I would like them better without the blue lines on them. That way they would truly be black. The blue makes them even more casual than they already are. I'd like to wear them with dressier capris or skirts but they just look like super casual walking sandals (which is what they are). Also, the straps with the velcro are a little too long and stick out a bit.

I love this sandal. Last year developed foot problems (plantar fasciitis) and this shoe helps keep pain less. Nice look for casual. Only minor complaint is the top strap could be longer, sometimes does not want to stay velcroed closed. I own two other pair Orthoheel sandals and love them also. I'm a size 8 in most shoes, but for this needed a size 7.

The sandal overall is really comfortable. However, because they don't come in widths the ankle strap was very tight. I decided to alter the strap with additional Velcro in order to have a more loose and comfortable fit around my ankle. I was a little disappointed that I had to modify a sandal that cost this much but the comfort outweighed the extra Velcro that was added.